Eddie Jordan

Irish motorsport executive and broadcaster (1948–2025).

Born March 30th, 1948 in Dublin.

Died March 20th, 2025 at 76 years old in Cape Town (prostate cancer, bladder cancer). ^[ref]

Karen Wetterhahn

American chemist.

Born October 16th, 1948 in Plattsburgh.

Died June 8th, 1997 at 48 years old in Lyme (mercury poisoning).

Svetlana Aleksievich

Belarusian investigative journalist and non-fiction prose writer.

Born May 31st, 1948 (age 76 years) in Ivano-Frankivsk.

Kapil Sibal

Indian lawyer and politician.

Born August 8th, 1948 (age 76 years) in Jalandhar.

Errol Morris

American filmmaker and writer.

Born February 5th, 1948 (age 77 years) in Hewlett.

Ian McElhinney

Northern irish actor, director.

Born August 19th, 1948 (age 76 years) in Belfast.

Rudy Tomjanovich

American basketball player and coach.

Born November 24th, 1948 (age 76 years) in Hamtramck.

Persis Khambatta

Indian actress (1948-1998).

Born October 2nd, 1948 in Mumbai.

Died August 18th, 1998 at 49 years old in Mumbai (myocardial infarction).

Sauli Niinistö

President of finland since 2012.

Born August 24th, 1948 (age 76 years) in Salo. ^[ref]

Eddy Grant

Guyana born british reggae musician.

Born March 5th, 1948 (age 77 years) in Plaisance.